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Sources say that Bahri, the top bidder for Schenker by Deutsche Bahn, has dropped out of the race.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Two people with knowledge of the sale said that Saudi Arabian Bahri dropped its bid to buy Schenker's German logistics unit from Deutsche Bahn, reducing the competition down to DSV or CVC. Sources said that the departure of Bahri means that…

Freeport LNG's slow restart after Beryl has created a Texas tanker bottleneck.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data released on Thursday shows that the number of LNG tankers awaiting loading at Freeport LNG, Texas, has increased since last week when the U.S.'s second largest LNG exporter halted its processing in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl. Beryl hit Texas on July 8, near Matagorda.

Freeport LNG's slow restart after Beryl has created a Texas tanker bottleneck.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data released on Thursday shows that the number of LNG tankers waiting at Freeport LNG, Texas, has increased since last week when the U.S.'s second largest LNG exporter halted its processing in preparation for Hurricane Beryl. Beryl hit Texas on July 8, near Matagorda.

Russian Urals crude price holds firm in Indian ports: traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Traders said that the price of Russian Urals crude is stable in Indian ports. The market's attention has shifted to cargoes due to load next month, amid an anticipated limited lifting plan for Russia’s western ports. In Indian ports, urals oil…

S.African Transnet receives $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Transnet, a troubled South African logistics company, has been approved for a $1 billion loan by the African Development Bank. The bank and Transnet announced this on Thursday. Transnet, the state-owned company in South Africa, has struggled…

Japanese refiners call for early orders by airlines in the face of jet fuel shortage

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

As a way to solve the jet fuel shortages at Japanese airports, the head of Japan's petroleum industry demanded on Thursday that international airlines provide flight schedules as well as jet fuel demand predictions a year ahead. Jet fuel shortages in Japan…

JSW Infrastructure India reports a Q1 loss due to higher expenses

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

JSW Infrastructure, India's largest private port operator by cargo handled, announced a drop of nearly 9% in its first-quarter profits on Thursday. This was due to higher expenses. The company's net profit for the quarter ended 30 June fell…

CMA CGM, the shipping giant, signs AI agreement with Google

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The French shipping and logistic company CMA CGM announced Thursday that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Alphabet’s Google in order to accelerate the deployment of AI across all its global operations. CMA CGM strives to improve…

Traders estimate that Algerian wheat purchase will be between 700,000 and 750,000 tonnes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased between 700,000.00 and 750,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction on Wednesday. The estimate of 600,000 tonnes by traders on Wednesday evening was lower.

Traders estimate that Algerian wheat purchase will be between 700,000 and 750,000 tonnes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased between 700,000.00 and 750,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction on Wednesday. The estimate of 600,000 tonnes by traders on Wednesday evening was lower.

Sea drone alert in Russia's Black Sea port ends

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

On Thursday morning, the mayor of Novorossiisk in Russia's Black Sea port issued a sea-drone alert that lasted more than two full hours. Meanwhile, a group unmanned Ukrainian boats were destroyed near Crimea. In his first message sent via Telegram…

Algerian traders claim that the country has purchased at least 600 000 T of milling wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had bought at least 600.000 metric tons milling wheat during an international auction which closed on Wednesday. Some traders estimate the volume at 700,000-800,000 tons. Most…

Ukraine delays resumption ferry services to Georgia, says company

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

According to its timetable, Ukrainian ferry company Ukrferry postponed resuming ferry service between Ukraine and Georgia. The service was suspended after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Last month, the company announced that it would resume service from the Black Sea Port of Chornomorsk on July 9.

Suez Canal revenues drop as some shippers avoid the Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The Suez Canal’s annual revenue fell by almost a quarter during its most recent financial year, as some shippers chose alternative routes in order to avoid being attacked by Houthis who are aligned with Iran in the Red Sea. Osama Rahbie, head…

Algeria starts purchasing milling wheat in tender, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

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Jordanian traders report that Jordan has issued a tender for 120,000 T of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Jordan's national grain buyer issued an international bid to purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat that can be sourced in a variety of origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 23 July.

Maersk reports that disruptions to container shipping via the Red Sea have increased.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk, the Danish A.P. Maersk, among other shipping companies, has diverted ships around Africa's Cape of Good Hope to avoid attacks from Iran-aligned Houthi terrorists in the Red Sea since December. The longer voyage times have pushed freight rates up.

Delivering companies respond to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 22, 2024

European ports. Below are actions taken by some shipping business (in. The French shipping group has suspended most Red Sea trips. but is still sending out some cargoes on a case by case basis when. French navy escorts are possible, Chairman and CEO Rodolphe. Saade said on Feb. 29.

UNIQUE -Singapore-Laos clean power deal stuck over transmission, sources say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 22, 2024

government sources acquainted with the matter said. historic when it was checked in 2022. the deal was valid for 2 years that ended June 22, 2024. the sources stated. Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have up until Dec. straight associated with the settlements.

Tracking data shows that the oil tanker captured by Iran in 2023 is anchored near the coast of UAE, according to tracking data

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2024

Ship tracking data revealed on Monday that a Chevron chartered oil tanker, seized by Iran over a year earlier, has anchored near the United Arab Emirates Port of Khor Fakkan. In April 2023, the Iranian military boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged…

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